The Confessions of a Bikini Pro Podcast was established in May of 2018 as the first and only place where IFBB Bikini Pros share their struggles, strategies, stories, insights, and advice in a real, raw, and vulnerable setting. Host, Celeste Rains-Turk, dives into the parts of these professionals' lives that aren't always openly discussed in the public eye or on social media​ (You know, the stuff we tend to wonder about the most).

The goal of this podcast is to educate, inspire, and remind other competitors, athletes, or the average gym goer that even the most elite professionals face hardships, health problems, mental obstacles, and other adversities.

There are a wide range of topics discussed including, but DEFINITELY NOT limited to; post-show rebound, health complications, eating disorders, mental illnesses, winning mindset, dealing with losses, judges feedback, approaches to the stage, life outside of competing, money, relationships, philosophy, pursuing passions, and SO MUCH MORE!

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SAMMY JO; No More People Pleasing, Motherly Roles & Family Building, Taboo Talks, Suit Designing

March 29, 20241 min read

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Today I speak with IFBB Bikini Pro Sammy Jo, an online health and fitness coach & posing coach. She started competing in 2022 and earned her Pro card one year later in 2023 at NPC Universe. She has a degree in business administration and quit my 9-5 in sales job back in 2022 to pursue competing and coaching. She is also a suit stylist with Toxic Angelz Bikinis and co-host of Bikini Things Podcast.  

TOPICS COVERED

-struggles post show

-food obsession during prep

-the reward through the process

-personal growth through competing

-leaving a friend group

-working towards goals

-understanding your feedback

-following your intuition

-talking about taboo topics

-being your own boss

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Website: http://www.celestial.fit

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celestial_fit/

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CONNECT WITH SAMMY:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/itssammyjo_/

Website: itssammyjo.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@SjXoXo

TIME STAMPS

1:00 introduction

3:40 what she wish she knew before competing

9:15 competing for longevity

17:02 dancers, competing, and body image

20:08 views of competing  

29:14 moving and changing your life

33:00 becoming a step-mom

40:40 competing and building a family

44:07 goals for the Olympia

51:30 the cost of competing

55:18 leaving her 9-5 job

60:00 being demonetizing YouTube

72:45 building confidence

77:40 managing her work flow

85:00 acknowledging your accomplishments

87:33 suit design with Toxic Angelz

99:40 advice for competitors

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